A WORD ABOUT ZONING

The City has adopted the Zoning Ordinance which regulates the development and use of land within City boundaries. There are twenty (20) classifications of Zoning Districts in the City, and each has individual regulations controlling the density of development, location on lot, off-street parking, signs and other environmental and aesthetic characteristics. Each application for a building permit is reviewed for compliance with these ordinances, as well as with building code requirements.

These regulations protect property values by preventing the location of incompatible uses in close proximity to each other. They also maintain the character of established neighborhoods and prevent inappropriate activities, such as automotive repairs in residential areas. Citizens should recognize, however, that not all nuisance activities are violations of a Zoning Ordinance.